Near Gilliam in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Justice Chapel Baptist Church
Historic Site
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021
1. Justice Chapel Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Justice Chapel Baptist Church. Historic Site. The Justice Chapel Baptist Church was organized in 1894 under the leadership of Rev. C.J. Justice and Brother Willie Davenport and his wife. Other leaders in this early church were Rev. Eddie Moore, Brother Eddy Green, Brother Frank Cook, Mathis Shead and his wife, Brother Joe Profet, and Brother Joe Hardy Green. The members built a brush harbor for their worship services. In 1897 Rev. John Landers was called as their pastor. Their first church was built on this present site in 1913. After a storm destroyed that building in 1935, the dedicated members built the church presently in use by the congregation.
The Justice Chapel Baptist Church was organized in 1894 under the leadership of Rev. C.J. Justice and Brother Willie Davenport and his wife. Other leaders in this early church were Rev. Eddie Moore, Brother Eddy Green, Brother Frank Cook, Mathis Shead and his wife, Brother Joe Profet, and Brother Joe Hardy Green. The members built a brush harbor for their worship services. In 1897 Rev. John Landers was called as their pastor. Their first church was built on this present site in 1913. After a storm destroyed that building in 1935, the dedicated members built the church presently in use by the congregation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 32° 48.115′ N, 93° 50.527′ W. Marker is near Gilliam, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. Marker is on Louisiana Route 3049, half a mile south of Sherman Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gilliam LA 71029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
